Hi,
I'm 53 yrs old, I was told September last year I had rectal cancer I had 25 rounds of radiotherapy I couldn't have chemo has I had a stroke in June had all my scans in February to be told the tumour in my rectum had shrunken to a pin head which I was really pleased about the word BUT came after it has spread to my liver nothing else we can do they gave me 6months life span I am broken I feel I've let my kids down but I fight every day for a new day thanks for listening
I am so sorry to hear this, it must be devastating for you. Don’t feel like you have let anyone down, to have gone through 25 rounds of radiotherapy is unbelievable, you are a fighter and keep on fighting!
Thankyou so much it really helps as long as I am well enough to keep fighting i will do my best for my 15yr old and 17 yr old x
Sorry to hear that . Have you thought about a second opinion ?
Sometimes it’s helpful just to make sure all avenues have been explored.
Thinking of you .
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They could have gave me chemo but the risk could have ended my life in a week with having a stroke so I don't think any other options exsist
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